Antique Russian Silver Jug by Faberge


Date: 1895

Maker: Karl Fabergé

Country: Russia

Stock: 8634

Description

A stylish antique silver cream jug with a tall vase shape with reeded design and square foot. Initials "EB" engraved to the front. Ontains 110 ml. Weight 254 grams, 8.1 troy ounces. Height 16 cms (to lip), 18 cms (to top of handle). Spread 10.3 cms. Base 5.6 cms square. Stamped on the edge of the base with Russian silver stamps for 1895, 84 silver grade*. Maker Karl Faberge.

Literature: *Russian silver fineness is measured in zolotniks and there are 96 zolotniks to the Russian pound. 84 zolotniks corresponds to 875 parts per 1000 silver whereas sterling silver has 926 parts per 1000 silver.

Biography

Karl Fabergé

Karl Fabergé Russian silver maker

Condition

This Russian silver jug is in very good condition with no damage or restoration. All original. With clear silver marks on the edge of the base. Fully authentic. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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